Coastal Carolina University
Conway, South Carolina 29526
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
Coastal Carolina University is a public institution in Conway with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1128, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 9.9K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,258 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,742.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Trojans
History & Fun Facts
- •Singleton Building was the first building on campus, built in 1963.
- •After the College of Charleston contract expired in 1958, Coastal became an independent community college supported by Horry County.
- •The Horry County Educational Commission was created in 1959 to oversee the college's county tax money.
- •The site of the present-day campus, by now known as USC Coastal Carolina College, was chosen in 1960, on a plot of land between U.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1128
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
43.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,979
Programs (78)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
76%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
75
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from SC state average + city premium